Yuma News
Caring Canines is ‘love at first sight’ for patients
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- Written by Dana Sparks Dana Sparks
- Published: 27 November 2016 27 November 2016
Minneapolis, Minnesota - After a career as a physician in Minneapolis, Denise Krivach, M.D., was looking forward to spending her retirement years in the solitude of the Montana backcountry. As the Star Tribune reports, however, those plans abruptly changed when she woke up one day to find her body "non-functional." Local doctors initially diagnosed her with early onset dementia, but the Strib reports the former physician "rejected" that diagnosis and came to Mayo Clinic for a second opinion.
How much dietary fiber do you need?
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- Written by Jeff Olsen Jeff Olsen
- Published: 27 November 2016 27 November 2016
Scottsdale, Arizona - Foods containing fiber help you in important ways, including by keeping your digestive tract functioning properly. A high-fiber diet also may help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity.
Emergency video telemedicine positively impacts newborn resuscitation
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- Written by Carol Berteotti Carol Berteotti
- Published: 27 November 2016 27 November 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - Approximately 10 percent of newborns require help breathing after birth, and 1 in 1,000 newborns require more intensive resuscitation measures. These infrequent, high-risk deliveries may present challenges to community hospitals less familiar with advanced newborn resuscitation interventions. Telemedicine consultations are a good option to help meet these challenges and positively impact patient care, according to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Which type of oil should I use for cooking with high heat?
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- Written by Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.
- Published: 27 November 2016 27 November 2016
Scottsdale, Arizona - The healthiest oils are those that are high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, such as vegetable oil and olive oil. These types of fats can help lower your risk of heart disease when used instead of saturated and trans fats.
Precision medicine leads to precise treatments
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- Written by Joel Streed Joel Streed
- Published: 26 November 2016 26 November 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - Precision medicine is a new approach to disease treatment and prevention based on people’s individual differences in genes, environment and lifestyle. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Kathy Hudson, deputy director for science, outreach, and policy at the National Institutes of Health, will explain the Precision Medicine Initiative.
Creative Christmas Decor
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 23 November 2016 23 November 2016
Yuma, Arizona - On Friday, December 9th, Diane Hunt from Irresistible Interiors will present “Creative Christmas Decor” at 1:00 p.m. at the Main Library. View unique centerpieces, wall hangings, and tabletop surprises for the holidays!
Free computer classes at the Heritage Library
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 23 November 2016 23 November 2016
Yuma, Arizona - The following computer classes will be offered at the Heritage Library, 350 S Third Avenue.